HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 9, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh
at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 1997, in the downstairs Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie
Miller and Council Members Bobby Baker, Carl Tyson, Katie Edwards, Leon Hogg, and
Glenn Walker. Closed session was held for deliberation of real property action as
authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Precouncil discussion was
held on agenda items and other scheduled items.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:09 p.m. for
the consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig; City Attorney Bob McFarland;
City Secretary Susan Crim; Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass; Director of
Economic Development and Marketing Dave Witcher; City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer;
Director of Public Works Randy Byers; Police Chief Gary McKamie; Director of
Administration Tom Cox; City Planner Carol Griffith; Inspection Services Supervisor Jim
Moy; Police Captain Joey Ziemian; Police Captain Bob Freeman; Police Captain Harland
Westmoreland; Police Captain Rod Davis; Police Lieutenant Steve Kockos; Police Corporal
Ray Cissna; Police Sergeant John Williams, Police Sergeant Danny Neill; Police
Investigator Bill Norwood; Police Communications Supervisor Melanie Reese; Police
Dispatcher Cynthia Boon; Public Works Field Tech Kenny Spargur; Senior Administrative
Assistant Scott Campbell; Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum; and Assistant to the City
Secretary Becky Null.
Visitors
John Lynch, Julie Lennon, Bruce Luckock, Marland & Alice Ernest, Wilma Cissna, Cynthia
Ziemian, Evelyn Thomas, John Stewart, Jamie Trinkle, Carrol Scott, Rev. James Burgoyne,
Jerry & Floy Robinson, Matt Ertel, Andy Anders, Christina Garber, Nioka Tompo, Diana &
Don Johnson, Debbie Cole, Diane Smith, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens,
and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop #1520, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Rev. James Burgoyne, Cornerstone Family Church, gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Marland and Alice Ernest for their
many years of services on various boards.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Director of Public Works Randy Byers introduced Kenny Spargur, Field Tech III, Public
Works Department, and his family. Mayor Saleh presented Mr. Spargur with the Employee
of the Month plaque for December.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Gary McKamie introduced Police Dispatcher Cynthia Boon and Police Corporal
Ray Cissna and his wife Wilma. Mayor Saleh presented Ms. Boon with a 5-year service
`r pin and Mr. Cissna with a 25-year service pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items 4 through 14 were approved as follows:
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF BYLAWS AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS
Approval of bylaws as adopted by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. One.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE
FINANCING PLAN AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS
Approval of Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan as adopted by the Board
of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. One.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF
EULESS PURSUANT TO THE PROJECT PLAN IN REINVESTMENT ZONE
NO. ONE, CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS
Approval of acquisition of real property by the City of Euless pursuant to the Project Plan
in Reinvestment Zone No. One.
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ITEM NO. 7 APPOINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CHAIRMAN OF REINVESTMENT
�.. ZONE NO. ONE, CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1163 approved on December 13, 1994, four of the members
of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. One are the State Senator and State
Representative in whose district the zone is located, one member to be appointed by the
governing body of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and one member
to be appointed by the governing body of Tarrant County.
The remaining five members appointed for two year terms by the City Council at this time
shall be Del Bennett and Bruce Luckock, Bennett Consolidated; Ron May, President of the
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District; Mayor Mary Lib Saleh and Mayor Pro
Tern Charlie Miller. Mayor Saleh was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. One.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND PROPOSED
ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR STANDARD HIGHWAY
PROJECTS
Approval of proposed congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program
agreement and proposed advance funding agreement for standard highway projects for
traffic signal improvements at West Pipeline Road and S. Hospital Parkway in the amount
of $27,558.40 and for F.M. 157 construction in the amount of $1,141,570.96.
ITEM NO. 9 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
Acknowledged receipt of the City's Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 1996-97
ending September 30, 1997.
ITEM NO. 10 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-42
Award of Bid No. 97-42 to BFI (Browning-Ferris, Inc.), for street sweeping of arterial streets
12 times/year at $9,612.00 and residential streets 4 times/year at $34,086.00, for a total
of $43,698.00.
ITEM NO. 11 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-46
Award of Bid No. 97-46 for one special service sports utility vehicle to Payton Wright Ford,
Grapevine, Texas, in the amount of $24,787 for use in the Police Department, Patrol
Division.
ITEM NO. 12 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-47
Award of Bid No. 97-47 for three mid-size sedans to Payton Wright Ford, Grapevine,
v.. Texas, in the amount of $46,494 ($15,498 each) for use in the Criminal Investigation
Division of the Police Department.
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ITEM NO. 13 AWARD OF BID NO. 97-58
Award of Bid No. 97-58 for an annual contract for printed materials to: 1) The Banner
Printing Company, Grapevine, Texas, for all regular printing needs in the amount of
$31,752.97; 2)The Banner Printing Company, Grapevine, Texas, for printing of the Euless
Digest in the amount of $328.50 per issue, golf tournament brochures in the amount of
$144.00 per issue, and for printing of summer musical pamphlets in the amount of$189.60
per issue; 3) Hurst-Euless Printing, Fort Worth, Texas, for printing of Share The Vision in
the amount of$577.00 per issue, and for printing of Tree and Shrub Planting Guide in the
amount of$2,848.00 per issue; 4)Tarrant/Dallas Printing, Euless, Texas, for printing of the
Arbor Daze brochure in the amount of $2,152.00 per issue; and 5) Dallas Offset, Dallas,
Texas, for printing of the Mayor's Newsletter in the amount of$3,395.00 per issue, and for
printing of The Star in the amount of $10,911.25 per issue.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 25, 1997.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Item Nos. 4 through 14 on the Consent
Agenda.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Regular Agenda
ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-57-ZC-TX 10 (TEXAS
TEN DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. on the rezoning of property described
as Oak Crest Estates, Block 1, Lots Al, A2, A3, A4, A5, 3R1, and 19; A.J. Huitt Survey,
Abstract 709, Tract 3K; Alexander& Cullum Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, NPT
22, and SPT 22; Saebit Baptist Church Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2; Andrew Huitt
Survey, Abstract 684, Tracts 1B, 1H1, 1 H2, 1H9, 1 H 1 C, 4E, and 5E; Fire Station No. 3,
Block A, Lot 1; Ross Cannon Addition, Lots 1, 2, 3R, 5, EPT 5, 6, 15R and 1H5R;
Morrison Subdivision, Block 1; Oakwood Terrace, Block 1, Lots A2, A3, A41 R, A42R,
and A43R; Block 15, Lots A2, A4, A5, A6, A10, 1E5, 1K2, 3B4C, 3AR, EPT 3AR, and Lots
B1 B and C1A; Arnett Addition, Lot B1 R; S.W. Mills, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block
2, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; One Eighty Three, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2; Puente Del Oeste
Addition, Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 1C1, from R-1, R-4, R-5 and C-2 to TX-10 (Texas Ten District).
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the property was located along the
south side of SH 10 between FM 157 and Dickey Drive. Mr. Bass stated that legal
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notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less
Naar than 15 days prior to this hearing.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 7:26 p.m.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1271
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1271 for Zoning Case #97-57-ZC to TX 10 (Texas Ten District).
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-74-ZC-TX-10 (TEXAS
TEN DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. on the rezoning of property described
as Solomon Huitt Survey, Abstract 705, Tracts 3C1, 3D and 4; J.P. Halford, Block D,
Lots 1, 2R, 3, 4, and 5; James P. Hallford Survey, Abstract 711, Tracts 1, 1B1, 1B1A,
1L, 1L1, 1L2, 1M, 1 M 1 A, 1N and 10; Jones-Ladenberger Addition, Block 1, Lot 1; Casa
Bonita, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2; Waffle House, Block A, Lot 1; Andrew Huitt Survey,
Abstract 684, Tracts 1, 1E1, 1 E1 A, 1J, 1 I2B, 112B1, 4A, 4A2, 4A4, 4A3, 4A5, 4A5A, 4A10,
4C, 5C, 5D, 5D2, 5D3, and B; Moma Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2; Vine Addition
(Euless), Block 1, Lot 1R; Euless Gardens, Block 1, Lot 1, Lots 14B and 19; Tommy
Peters, Lots Al, A2, and A3; Park Crestmoor Addition, Block 2, Lots 24R1, 24R2A, and
24R2B, Block 3, 14R, 15R, 16R, and 17R; First National, Block A, Lots 1, 2R and 3, from
C-2 to TX-10 (Texas Ten District).
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted the property was located along the
north side of SH 10 from FM 157 to the eastern end of SH 10. Mr. Bass stated that legal
notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less
than 15 days prior to this hearing.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 7:28 p.m.
ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1288
�.. Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1288 for Zoning Case #97-74-ZC to TX-10 (Texas Ten District).
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and
N•• Edwards
Nays: Council Member Baker
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-70-ZC - C-2
(COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. on rezoning of property described as
Sheppard Addition, Block A, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20R,
21R, 22, and 23; Tucker Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R, from R-1 and R-5 to C-2 (Community
Business District).
Mr. Bass stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth
Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing.
Mr. John Lynch, 1903 Central Drive, Bedford, Attorney for Corrigan Investments, Inc.,
stated that a written letter of protest was submitted on Lot A, Ector Arms Addition
(Manchester Apartments), as well as Lots 6, 7, 9, 11-17, 19 and 20, Block A, Sheppard
Addition. He noted that Corrigan Investments, Inc., did not receive notice of the public
hearing for the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting until two days before the meeting.
i,,., Mr. Lynch requested that the public hearing be continued to a later date to allow them time
to work with staff since the proposed C-2 zoning will make the apartments non-conforming
causing a significant financial loss.
After lengthy discussion, Council Member Edwards motioned to continue the public hearing
as to Lot A, Ector Arms Addition to a time later to be determined by the City Council.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker and Edwards
Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Mr. Lynch withdrew the written letter of protest concerning all lots except Lot A, Ector Arms
Addition.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 8:10
p.m.
ITEM NO. 20 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
,.1... 1284
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1284 for Zoning Case #97-70-ZC to C-2 (Community Business District) with the exception
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to table Lot A, Ector Arms Addition.
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Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 21 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-71-ZC - C-2
(COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. on the rezoning of property described
as James P. Hallford Survey, Abstract 711, Tract 1M 1 B1; Municipal Service Company
of Texas, Lots G, 1P, and 1R, from R-1 to C-2 (Community Business District).
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted that Euless Junior High is located on
the property. Mr. Bass stated that legal notification of this public hearing was published
in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less than 15 days prior to this hearing.
Ms. Evelyn Thomas, 417 Freestone, asked if the rezoning being considered would affect
`w. the property taxes of the homeowners. Mayor Pro Tem Miller replied that the Tarrant
Appraisal District would continue to evaluate her property as residential as long as that is
how it is used.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 8:15 p.m.
ITEM NO. 22 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1285
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1285 for Zoning Case #97-71-ZC to C-2 (Community Business District).
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 23 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-72-ZC C-2
(COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. on the rezoning of property described
as James P. Hallford Survey, Abstract 711,Tracts 1K, 1K1, and 1K3; Municipal Service
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Company of Texas, Lot C2; Fuller Addition, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
r.• and 14, from R-1 to C-2 (Community Business District).
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted that the property is located along Fuller
Drive West between Byers Street and N. Main Street. Mr. Bass stated that legal
notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not less
than 15 days prior to this hearing.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 8:17 p.m.
ITEM NO. 24 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1286
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1286 for Zoning Case #97-72-ZC to C-2 (Community Business District).
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
.r, Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 25 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-73-ZC - R-1 (SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. on the rezoning of property described
as Samuels/Shields Addition, Block A, Lot 1, from PD to R-1 (Single Family Detached
Residential District).
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted that the property is located on the
south side of East Midway Drive across from the Arbor Glen Addition. Mr. Bass stated that
legal notification of this public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram not
less than 15 days prior to this hearing.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public at 8:20 p.m.
ITEM NO. 26 DENIAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1287
Council Member Baker motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1287 for Zoning Case #97-73-ZC.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 27 APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1277
Mr. John Stewart, 3131 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, representing Jamie Trinkle, owner of
Lots A, B1, B2, and C, Arnett Addition, submitted a written letter of protest.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1277 for
zoning Case #97-63-ZC to R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District), with the
exception of Lots A, B1, B2, and C, Arnett Addition.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Walker
and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
After further discussion, Council Member Baker motioned to deny the zoning change
request on Lots A, B1, B2, and C, Arnett Addition.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Hogg, Baker, Walker and
Edwards
Nays: Council Member Tyson
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 28 REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Tom Hart expressed appreciation to the public works and police departments
for their assistance in coordinating the Christmas Parade of Lights.
City Attorney
City Attorney Bob McFarland reported that they have identified the attorney in Atlanta who
represents the recalcitrant members of the joint venture on the Brodsky/Olperton tract of
open space land and will be giving notice of intention to bring legal action if the documents
are not signed.
�.■ Staff
There were no staff reports.
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City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Miller wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member Baker stated that he believes the market will drive the destiny of
apartment properties in the City of Euless, and that when a given property reaches the
point of being more valuable as C-2 (Community Business District) rather than R-5 (Multi-
Family Dwelling District, 24 units/acre), then the market will dictate and future councils can
then address the proper zoning.
Council Member Hogg congratulated the employee of the month and the long time
employees who received service pin awards. He also noted that he just returned from the
National League of Cities Conference in Philadelphia where he observed their Christmas
Parade and he stated our Christmas parade was bigger and better. He said the National
League of Cities Conference was a very enjoyable experience.
Council Member Walker stated he also attended the National League of Cities Conference
in Philadelphia and in comparison to the City of Philadelphia that is overspending their $2
billion annual budget at the rate of$250 million a year, the City of Euless can be proud of
their fiscal soundness.
Council Member Tyson stated that he attended the NLC Conference in Philadelphia. He
congratulated Rick Herold on the positive comments he had heard from citizens regarding
the Christmas parade.
Mayor Saleh reminded everyone about "A Country Christmas" being presented at Ruth
Millican Center. She expressed appreciation to the parks department for the beautiful floral
decorations in the council chambers and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. She noted that the next City Council meeting will be January 13.
ITEM NO. 41: ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib Sal:'
Mayor
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S san Crim CMC/AAE
City Secretary